Grief, it seems that most of us have tremendous expectations and judgment all wrapped up in grief and grieving. Let’s dive into one aspect of this, the feeling of relief. I was having a conversation with someone who is very early in their grief. They are...
Tips for difficult or significant days when grieving There are days when the fog of grief is heavy, and the way forward may feel hidden. There are times, moments, days, or sometimes longer when overwhelm visits. This may be prompted by a day or significance – or...
Shame? Stigma? Taboo? Blame? They are NOT yours – let them go! Your precious child left this planet for reasons that you may or may not know. Even all of these years after my son died, I still don’t know and have accepted that I never will during this...
Do you feel alone in your grief? So often grievers feel all alone, even when they are in a group of people that love them. The loneliness is profound for many. And it’s not because we don’t care about or appreciate those who are with us, it’s because...
What is my Purpose? There was a time when I found that question to be incredibly overwhelming. And so like many steps along this journey of grief to healing, I broke it down to what felt better. What do I intend for today? Ahhhhhh, that felt much easier and more...
At first, that may sound like an absolutely absurd question – and I wish that it was. At the same time, a lot of people feel as though their pain is dismissed because of the manner of death. Let me be absolutely clear about this. Because when someone you love...
